New Releases by Gail Gibbons

Featuring a special section on how children can make a tree identification book of their own, this title is a bright and colorful introduction to trees, leaves, and their inner workings in nature. Full color.

A look at the life of knights in the Middle Ages and a collection of tales about their adventures.

Design, snip, clip . . . Welcome to the quilting bee! With the help of popular author/illustrator Gail Gibbons, you''ll learn how quilts are made and discover their fascinating history as well as lots of fun facts. Back in colonial times, quilting bees were important social functions, combining both work and pleasure. They still exist today and attract thousands of snippers, clippers, and stitchers from all walks of life. Some traditional quilt patterns have funny names: Trip Around the World, Bear''s Paw, Crazy Quilt. Today''s quilt makers also use their imaginations to create new designs that are works of art. Here''s the book to get you started in the wonderful world of quilts. Maybe you''ll want to make one of your own!

An introduction to baseball, describing the equipment, playing field, rules, players, and process of the game.

Basketballs fun--let''s play! Find all the basics ion this lively guide. The markings on a basketball court What basketball players wear The three team positions The excitement of passing the ball The thrill of making a basket All these and more are included, with a useful glossary at the end.

Soccer is fun - let''s play! Find all the basics in this lively guide. The markings on a soccer field What soccer players wear The positions, from forward to goalkeeper The excitement of pasing a ball The thrill of making a goal All these and more are included, with a useful glossary at the end.

Everything you wanted to know about pumpkins and more.

What if we could open up our planet and look inside? From its red-hot core to the highest mountain peak, come see Earth as you''ve never seen it before in a colorful introduction to the powerful forces shaping our home.

A majestic bird swoops down, snatches its prey, then soars into the clouds. It is a bald eagle, one of North America''s largest hunting birds. For centuries the bald eagle has been a symbol of majesty, strength, and freedom. In 1782 it became the official emblem of the United States. Yet now this fierce hunter is in danger of extinction. Gail Gibbons''s thoroughly researched text and dramatic illustrations present the bald eagle in all its grandeur -- hunting, courting, nesting, and hatching -- with fascinating facts and statistics about this remarkable winged predator and the efforts to save it.

Explains and illustrates the equipment, work, and lifestyle of cowboys and cowgirls in the Old West.

Explores the intricate relationship between seeds and the plants which they produce.

When two children visit Ike''s Kite Shop they learn about kites and how to fly them. Includes instructions for building a kite.

Bicycles are interesting and also fun to ride. Here is a brief history of bicycles, as well as information on the different kinds there are, how they work, and the different ways they are used. A list of safety tips for bike riders is included, as well as guidelines for bike maintenance.

From the burning surface of Venus to the freezing darkness of Neptune, Gail Gibbons takes children on a tour of our planetary neighbors--which are very different from each other in size, shape, orbit, and even weather. Since The Planets was first published in 1993, space exploration has resulted in many new achievements and discoveries. This new edition of The Planets reflects some of these wondrous advances, while still offering young readers a timeless and accessible look at our solar system.

From finding a script and building the set through a film''s glamorous opening night, Gibbons takes young readers behind the scenes with her inside look at making a movie.

A board book guide to tools and what they do from beloved nonfiction author Gail Gibbons. What are tools? How do they help us make things? For busy toddlers keen on building, Gail Gibbons presents the answers to those questions in this cheerful board book introduction to tools and what they do. From rulers, hammers, and saws, to drills, nuts, and bolts, Gibbons covers basic tools and shows them in action!

The alarm sounds. Fire! Fire! Big trucks roll out of the firehouse and race to the scene. Out come the soft hoses and aerial ladders. Whether the fire is in the city or in the country, on the waterfront or in a deep forest, firefighters are on the scene in moments, ready to attack the blaze.

Provides a behind-the-scenes look at a working day at the zoo, from the moment the workers arrive until the night guard locks the gate.

Explains how cows produce milk and how it is processed before being delivered to stores.

Discusses what is found in a library and how different libraries serve their communities.

This book presents the many traditions associated with Halloween.

This book about nature and the changing seasons focuses on a young boy and a very special apple tree.

Pictures a variety of trucks that work around us every day.